CVE-2026-24072

Name: CVE-2026-24072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-04T13:16:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-24072 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An escalation of privilege bug in various modules in Apache HTTP 2.4.66 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An escalation of privilege bug in various modules in Apache HTTP 2.4.66 and earlier allows local .htaccess authors to read files with the privileges of the httpd user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.67, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	< 2.4.67

References

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/04/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24072?

How severe is CVE-2026-24072?

CVE-2026-24072 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24072?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST